Thompson Bros Mystery Malt Series: One of One (4 Bottles 70cl + EXP)

Thompson Bros Mystery Malt Series: One of One

• For Distillers One of One 2025, The Thompson Bros have donated four unique bottles of Single Malt Whisky under the MYSTERY MALT label.

• Each series of MYSTERY MALT includes entries from many different distilleries, from new wave to established stills. This series of four one-of-a-kind bottles has been specifically curated for this year's auction, drawn from The Thompson Bros finest stocks and bottled at 46.3% abv.

• The spirit within ranges from 7 years old to 45 years old, with the exact whiskies unknown until the winning bidder opens the bottles. Once the bottles are open, the distillery and age statement is revealed underneath the capsule.

• The winning bidder will be invited up to Scotland for an overnight luxury stay at the Dornoch Castle Hotel, dinner with the Directors, Simon and Philip Thompson, and an exclusive tour of the Dornoch Distillery. 

Tasting Notes:

Bottle #1

Bright aromas of pear drops, orange peel and citrus give way to baked peaches, toasted brioche, vanilla fudge and burnt sugar. An elegant whisky, shaped by time and the sea.

Bottle #2

On the nose, buttery vanilla custard, baked peaches and sweet mandarins are lifted by nutmeg, candied ginger and a touch of strawberry milkshake. The palate opens with sweet spice, strawberries and black pepper, unfolding into orange oil, custard cream and ginger with a juicy texture. A long, lingering finish of warming spice, toasted vanilla and Seville orange.

Bottle #3

The nose opens with beeswax and polished wood, brightened by citrus, orchard apples and a mineral edge of chalk and wet stone, lifted by chamomile and fennel. On the palate, gentle anise and fresh herbs mingle with candied lemon and pineapple, layered over flinty dryness, ginger and light clove on a waxy, oily texture. A long, rewarding finish carries citrus oils, drifting into herbal tea and a subtle balancing bitterness.

Bottle #4

The nose bursts with green banana, lime leaf, fresh mango and tinned peaches, layered with nettles, lemongrass and a subtle waxy edge. The palate is juicy and concentrated, brimming with fruit salad sweets and citrus oils, then turning greener with olive oil, sandalwood and hints of resin on a rich, waxy texture. A long finish carries tangerine zest and a touch of white pepper.

4 bottles 70cl + experience

Conditions:

Lying with the donor. Duty Paid.

Donor experience subject to availability, must be redeemed by 31st October 2026. Travel not included.

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